In this recent EdTech Digest article, 18 technologies influencing teaching and learning are described briefly. It was interesting to go through the list and identify those which we are currently using in our context.
Some inclusions are broader system/infrastructure based solutions including fast fibre optics, powerful servers and ubiquitous wireless access. Then there are whole school examples of technology applications such as digital signage, IWBs, digital cameras high definition LEDs and databases. Finally there are more specific applications which individual teachers/students may be experimenting with in their classrooms: Skype for collaborating with other schools and experts, YouTube for solutions to just about everything and Cloud computing as a data storage/sharing alternative.
The technologies which are not a part of the current environment but described here on the list are perhaps the most interesting. How would mobile devices such as iPads, mobile phones and digital readers transform what we do? X-box Kinect - working in a boys school there has to be potential for something like this!
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